Is the Disney Channel going away? No way. At least not in the U.S.

The online rumor mill has gone into hyperdrive over chatter about the channel – home to popular shows "Bluey" and "Marvel's Spidey and His Amazing Friends" and other programs – being shuttered and filed away in the Disney vault.

In reality, this whole kerfuffle grew out of a misunderstanding. The Disney Channel is leaving two European TV services – Canal+ and Net TV in France and Spain, respectively – in January, the Walt Disney Co. says.

But viewers in both countries will still be able to watch Disney Channel programs on demand through the Disney+ subscription streaming service, Disney says.

The Disney+ fan site What's on Disney Plus also posted a statement from Disney about the shutting down of the Disney Channel linear network in Brazil in February 2025.

Overall, the Disney Channel is currently in more than 160 countries and in 34 languages, the company said.

When asked about online chatter that Disney Channel was shutting down, Disney told USA TODAY that the channel has a full slate of children's programming – for preschoolers and kids who are older – planned through the coming year and 2026.

And the channel remains popular, with the company saying it remains the #1 cable network among children aged 6-11 and girls 6-11. "We look forward to continuing to offer this best-in-class programming that kids love," the company said in a statement.